October Collection (page 10)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220621 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220600 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

October. (1667 - 1677). Medallion by Jacques Gervaise (1622 - 1670). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee
ETI4397392 October. (1667 - 1677). Medallion by Jacques Gervaise (1622 - 1670). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info.: October. (1667 - 1677)

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 2, Brno
11.10.2007 Brno, Czech Republic, Grid Girls at the Ignition Party - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 2, Brno, Thursday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 1, Zandvoort
01.10.2006 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Adrian Zaugg, Driver of A1Team South Africa - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 1, Zandvoort

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876
532042 Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish-born American inventor: patented telephone 1876: Bell inaugurating 1520 km telephone link between New York and Chicago, 18 October 1892

Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934), c.1920 (b/w photo)
530951 Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934), c.1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Serbia (1888-1934) future Alexander 1st of Yugoslavia c. 1920); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No
530542 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 descending at the Aero Park, Paris, after winning the Deutsch prize, 19 October 1901

A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785
530536 A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, l.to r

Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving)
533600 Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland. Opened 24 October 1822 (engraving); (add.info.: Basin of Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland)

Paris fashions for October, 1860
1577533 Paris fashions for October, 1860; (add.info.: Paris fashions for October.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 2, Brno
13.10.2007 Brno, Czech Republic, Tony Clements (GBR), Seat holder of A1 Team Great Britain - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 2, Brno

October, Ploughing, Sowing, and Threshing (litho)
8658111 October, Ploughing, Sowing, and Threshing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: October, Ploughing, Sowing, and Threshing)

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1944

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 2, Brno
12.10.2007 Brno, Czech Republic, Satrio Hermanto (INA), driver of A1 Team Indonesia - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 2, Brno

Client: Rhona Roy - Elegant full length dress - October 4, 1963. (The model is either Jane Saffro or Vicki Stevens) Date: 1963

story of the forest
Ilona Rosenkrancová

Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea
540142 Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea. Leonard Raven-Hill cartoon from Punch, London, 22 October 1913 by Raven-Hill

Pioneers of Italian aviation: Postcard souvenir of the Milan International Airplane
5313755 Pioneers of Italian aviation: Postcard souvenir of the Milan International Airplane. (From September 24th to October 3rd 1910). Raid Briga-Milan Italy; SeM Studio/UIG.

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 1, Zandvoort
05.10.2008 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Pitstop of Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 1, Zandvoort

October represented as a man pulling a hare from a basket
3480491 October represented as a man pulling a hare from a basket; (add.info.: October represented as a man pulling a hare from a basket)

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 2, Brno
08.10.2006 Brno, Czech Republic, Tomas Enge, Driver of A1Team Czech Republic - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 2, Brno, Sunday Race 2 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Torres Vedras, north of Lisbon, Portugal, where Wellington constructed three lines of defence against French in
532224 Torres Vedras, north of Lisbon, Portugal, where Wellington constructed three lines of defence against French in Peninsular War - 14 October 1809

English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving
531387 English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving.; (add.info.: American War of Independence (1775-1783)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Clement Ader's flying bird 'Eole' (Aole). Wingspan of 15m, made of wood and aluminium
530518 Clement Ader's flying bird 'Eole' (Aole). Wingspan of 15m, made of wood and aluminium, it was the first piloted plane to take off under its own steam, 9 October 1890

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan
530489 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, being shown details of British guns during review at Gundamuck shortly after the signing of the Treaty of

Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving
535676 Meteorological observatory on Ben Nevis, Scotland, From Punch (London 27 October 1883). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the 'game' for Italy
530370 Unification of Italy: Garibaldi asking Victor Emmanuel II if he will carry on the 'game' for Italy, 1860 (engraving); (add.info)

Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill
527843 Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill. Sir Charles Wetherell, Recorder of Bristol and an opponent of Reform

Crimean War 1853-18566: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855
531343 Crimean War 1853-18566: Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. 'A Hot Day in the Batteries', scene in one of the Allies' batteries besieging the town

Alberto Santos-Dumont in his airship in paris, 1901 (chromo)
530527 Alberto Santos-Dumont in his airship in paris, 1901 (chromo); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer

Baptism of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 October 1897
530265 Baptism of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 October 1897.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856
536752 Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856.; (add.info.: Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856. British Guards regiment working in the trenches during the allied siege of Sebastopol

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Bavarian troops of the Prussian army storming Bicetre. Wood engraving, October 1870
530566 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. Bavarian troops of the Prussian army storming Bicetre. Wood engraving, October 1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving)
536858 Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856 (engraving); (add.info.: Russo-Turkish (Crimean) War 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Chattanooga during a series of manoeuvres and battles in October
528724 American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Chattanooga during a series of manoeuvres and battles in October and November 1863

John Dalton (1766-1844) English chemist. Dalton's table of Atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by him at
530599 John Dalton (1766-1844) English chemist. Dalton's table of Atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by him at the Manchester Mechanic's Institution

A1GP 2006/07, Rd 2, Brno
08.10.2006 Brno, Czech Republic, James Hinchcliffe, Driver of A1Team Canada - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2006/07, Round 2, Brno, Sunday Race 2 - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Repairing Belgian Road, 22 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Repairing Belgian Road, 22 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). Men and vehicle repairing a road in Belgium during World War I.

British enter Lille, 18 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British enter Lille, 18 Oct 1918. British soldiers of the 8th Battalion (Liverpool Regiment) with a French boy, entering Lille, France on October 18, 1918 during World War I.

R.R. follows British advance, 31 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
R.R. follows British advance, 31 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). Railroad construction during World War I, described by the Imperial War Museum as "Battle of the Drocourt-Queant

King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918
King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). Marshal Ferdinand Jean Marie Foch (1851-1929), a French general who served as the Allied Supreme Allied Commander during

A1GP 2008/09, Testing
23.10.2008 Silverstone, England, Felipe Guimaraes (BRA), driver of A1 Team Brazil - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Testing - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
529223 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 2, Brno
12.10.2007 Brno, Czech Republic, Natacha Gachnang (SUI), driver of A1 Team Switzerland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 2, Brno, Friday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

A1GP 2008/09, Rd 1, Zandvoort
04.10.2008 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Loic Duval (FRA), driver of A1 Team France - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09, Round 1, Zandvoort

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 2, Brno
13.10.2007 Brno, Czech Republic, Adam Carroll (IRL), driver of A1 Team Ireland - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 2, Brno

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"October: A Tapestry of History and Moments" As the autumn leaves paint a vivid tapestry, October unveils its rich heritage. Just like Marjorie Miller's mesmerizing masterpiece "Queen of the Night, " this month exudes an enigmatic allure that captivates all who embrace it. Intriguingly, October witnessed pivotal moments in history, such as the Suffragette Board Game PANK-A-SQUITH, symbolizing women's relentless fight for equality. It also echoes with the resounding echoes of Battle Balaclava (Gibb), reminding us of valiant soldiers' sacrifices on distant battlefields. Delving further into time's annals, we encounter a British Military Poster from the inter-war period; a testament to resilience and unity during challenging times. Similarly, Brudenell Magna Carta stands tall as a beacon of justice and liberty throughout centuries. Yet amidst these grand narratives lie smaller yet equally significant events. The Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse in France serves as a reminder of human fallibility and our ability to learn from mistakes. Likewise, Wall St Crash 1929 casts shadows over economic stability but teaches invaluable lessons about resilience and rebuilding. Traveling back even further in time brings us face-to-face with monumental battles like Agincourt - where courage triumphed against all odds. Meanwhile, Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21) embodies strength and camaraderie across vast oceans. But October is not just defined by historical milestones; it embraces cultural icons too. We remember Nelson's heroic sacrifice off West coast shores while Spitfires gracefully soar over Forth - symbols of bravery etched forever in our collective memory. Finally, Martin Luther's 95 Theses reverberate through generations as catalysts for change – inspiring individuals to question norms and seek truth fearlessly.